7 Natural Toothache Remedies 

In general, cavity problems are caused by acidic substances that damage the teeth. This acidic substance is produced by bacteria that feed on sugar from food waste present in the oral cavity.
If not treated properly, cavities can cause complications, one of which is a condition called Oral Fistula which can cause death.

Examination with a dentist can solve this problem completely. The doctor will examine the condition of your teeth to determine what is the right course of action to deal with the cavities.
Generally, the doctor will do a tooth filling. The procedure is carried out by cleaning the holes in the teeth, then filling the gaps with a safe material, such as composite resin.
Sometimes cavities can come suddenly. When this symptom comes, it is possible that you do not have time to immediately check the teeth to the dentist. Therefore, you can try the following ways to get rid of cavities naturally and quickly before visiting the dentist.

This time I will discuss how to deal with toothache using home ingredients to treat pain due to cavities.

Some of these natural or traditional remedies prevent the occurrence of decay and also inhibit the formation of holes in the teeth.

The following are some traditional cavity toothache remedies and how to use them.

1. Shrimp Paste

Shrimp paste or belacan or caluk is a cooking spice made from fermented rebon fish or shrimp, shaped like dough or pasta. Shrimp paste can also be used to treat pain in cavities.

This is a folk remedy that most quickly relieves pain in cavities.

Here's how to use it.

• First prepare a cotton swab

• Then take a little paste and put it on a cotton swab, then roll it up to form a small lump.

• After that place the cotton swab and paste into the cavities and wait for the pain to decrease.

• Finally gargle using warm water.

2. Salt

You can use table salt as a natural remedy to reduce pain in cavities. Salt contains antiseptics and antibacterials.

The easiest way is to use salt water as a mouthwash. This will help reduce inflammation and pain, cope with infections, as well as prevent the development of oral bacteria.

Here's how to use salt to treat pain from cavities.

• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, then rinse your mouth with this solution until it sweeps away all parts of your mouth for a minute.

• Focus your mouth on the area where there are cavities. You can carry out this treatment three times a day until the symptoms subside.

In addition, you can also mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt and lemon water. Apply this solution while massaging the gums for a few minutes, then rinse your mouth with warm water afterwards.

3. Garlic

Although garlic makes the mouth stinky, but this ingredient has antibacterial properties and has been used for generations as a traditional remedy for cavities.

In addition, garlic can help reduce the pain that arises due to cavities while making teeth and gums healthier.

Here's how to use garlic you can do as follows.

• Provide 3–4 cloves of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then mix.

• Apply the mixture on cavities or infected teeth.

• Leave for 10 minutes before rinsing the mouth with water or mouthwash of choice. Do it twice a day in a couple of weeks to reduce the development of tooth holes.

If you experience pain in the cavity area of the tooth, you can also rub garlic oil to relieve the painful sensation.

4. Licorice

In a study published in the "Journal of Natural Products (2011)", licorice aka sweet root is believed to have benefits for dental health.

the content in sweet root, namely licoricidin and licorisoflavan A, has antibacterial properties to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause cavities.

Not only that, licorice as a natural remedy for cavities can also reduce plaque gig. Here's how to use it.

• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sweet root powder in a glass of warm water.

• Gargle with this solution 4–5 times a day to help relieve toothache.

• You can also use sweet root powder for brushing your teeth or its soft roots intact as a toothbrush.

5. Turmeric

Turmeric contains vitamin C which is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. The benefits that you can get are in the form of gum health and prevent cavities from bacterial infections.

To use this traditional herbal remedy for cavity toothache, here are some easy steps that you can practice.

• Puree turmeric or mix turmeric powder with a little water until it is shaped like a paste.

• Apply this turmeric paste on the affected tooth area.

• Leave for a few minutes before rinsing the mouth with warm water.

You can also gently massage the sore part of the teeth and gums. Repeat this treatment once or twice a day until the symptoms you feel are reduced.

6. Clove

The anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties possessed by cloves make it one of the important ingredients to overcome dental and oral cavity problems.

Not only that, cloves as a traditional cavity toothache remedy are also able to reduce toothache and prevent the spread of holes in your teeth.

Here's how to use cloves to reduce cavity pain.

• Mix 2–3 drops of clove oil and 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seed oil.

• Dip a cotton swab in the oil mixture and pat it on the cavityed area of the tooth.

• Carry out this treatment at night before going to bed.

Another alternative that can be done is to chew the whole clove until it is extracted into oil. Let the cloves stand under your tongue for a few minutes.

7. Aloe Vera

In addition to being useful for skin and hair care, you can also use aloe vera for a natural remedy for cavities.

Aloe vera gel has antibacterial properties to fight bacteria in the oral cavity.

But, more research is needed to find out how effective aloe vera is in helping to reduce hole-inducing bacteria in teeth.

Here's how to use aloe vera you can try.

• Take the flesh of aloe vera and puree it until it is shaped like juice.

• Gargle several times a day to reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth.

• Also consider using aloe vera powder to brush your teeth.

 

Those are 7 natural remedies that you can try at home using ingredients that are very easy to find and can be used for first aid when you have a toothache.